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Ancient Thera (Mesa Vouno)
36° 21.9′ N · 25° 28.7′ E
The ruins of the Dorian city of Thera along the spine of Mesa Vouno (396 m), high above Kamari and Perissa: a theatre, agora, Roman baths and a terrace where young men danced for Apollo.
Practical
Two ways up: a winding road from Kamari (taxi or car), or the footpath from Perissa, about an hour, past the chapel of Panagia Katefiani; one reviewer warns the slope before the chapel is poorly protected (Greeka). From a yacht, anchor at Perissa or Kamari and land by dinghy. No shade, so start early with water. Opening hours and tickets are not verified here; check with the Ministry of Culture before climbing. Finds are in the Fira museums.
Best for
A morning climb with views over both black-sand coasts
Nearby
- Kamari Anchorage (Santorini)0.4 NM away
- Perissa Anchorage (Santorini)0.5 NM away
- Perissa Supermarkets0.6 NM away
- Prophet Elias Monastery (Profitis Ilias)0.7 NM away
- Kamari Beach (Santorini)0.8 NM away
- Perissa Beach (Santorini)0.8 NM away
- Panagia Episkopi Feast (August 15)1.4 NM away
- Perivolos Beach (Santorini)1.4 NM away